Tesla opens sales of self-driving Cybercab to 'select customers'

Tesla opens sales of the Cybercab to "select customers" who will be able to purchase the self-driving vehicle for personal use. The vehicle, equipped with two seats and without a steering wheel and pedals, was presented in October 2024 and is already in use in some US cities as part of Tesla's "Robotaxi" service.

“Select customers have been invited to purchase the Cybercab for personal use,” the automaker wrote on X. An image attached to the post listed an estimated purchase price of $29,990, excluding taxes, with an expected delivery date of December. The vehicle also requires a $299 per month “range subscription” and a $1,000 non-refundable deposit.

Last year, Tesla introduced its self-driving cars in Austin, using Model Y SUVs; the Robotaxi service then gradually expanded to other cities in Texas, Florida and California. However, state laws require in many cases the presence of a supervisor or human driver, ready to take control of the vehicle if necessary.

In September, US traffic safety authorities launched an investigation into the Cybercab, seeking clarification on how Tesla determined that a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals and mirrors complies with federal safety regulations. Tesla emphasized the vehicle's safety and its ease of use for people with disabilities, saying the Cybercab aims to "democratize clean transportation for all."